Coven of Power

Googly Eyes

Bella's POV

He's ash now. I crumble in my hand, watching the blackness chalk up my hands. Jane is covering her mouth with her hands. I wrinkle my nose at my hands.

"Good riddance." I mutter, all aware they all hear me.

"Well." Aro says, clearing his throat. As if he needs to. Weirdo. "What gifts do you have exactly?" He asks. Classic.

"Well, I have a mental and physical shield, as well as the power to break shield, mental or physical. I can plant thoughts in your head, or I can let you in mine." I explain. Aros eyes widen. I can practically see the money sign flashing in them.

"That's quite powerful. For a human." Caius admits. A small smirk tugs at my lips. For a human. I can kick his ass. Jane is reading my mind as as this point she shaking with restrained laughter. Suddenly Marcus starts smiling lightly. Aro looks confused, and Caius looks like he may go into shock. Aro quickly grabs Marcus's hand.

"Wow. This is indeed good news brother. And amusing as well." Aro thinks out loud. I look over to Jane. Her red lips are pursed, her thin eyebrows drawn together.

"Excuse me, I'm still here!" I call out. Their heads snap to me.

"Right, Jane take Isabella to her room and them have her and Alec meet." Aro commands.

"Yes master." She replies dutifully and bows. She grabs my hand and we walk out. Immediately she starts talking.

"-I'm like, totally shocked, it's the first he's smiled in, like, three centuries! That's crazy! I mean, I wonder what they where talking about, ya know? Also, Alec is my brother, he's sorta moody and Emo. And his power?" She whistles. "Power-ful." She says it separately.

"Wow...he sounds...great..." I say lamely. She laughs.

"I'm sure you two will hit it off." She assures me. We stop at a room. He brows furrow.

"This is adjoined with Alec's...umm...." She trails off. I shrug and walk in. Giant. Gold sheets and tassels, big windows and a vanity. A library of books. I'm in my dream. Jane giggles at my awed expression.

"It's perfect!" I squeak. I hug Jane super tight.

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"Alec!" She calls after twenty minutes of my stalling. The door opens. I mentally oh and ah. And wolf whistle. And gape. Well I gaps in reality too. A tight muscle shirt, bright ruby eyes and cheekbones. Dark hair sweeps his brow. Three or four inches taller than me. Jane snaps and I realize I've been staring. Instead of blushing I look back at Jane casually.

"You guys don't look very alike." I say. Jane gives me a knowing look. I realize Alec is looking at me and I feel quite self conscious.

"Alec!" Jane snaps. "Stop doing googly eyes and start introducing yourself!" Jane demands. I see his weirded out look with a hunt of embarrassment mixed in.

"I'm Alec," I lose him after that. His voice is melodious and deep. Smooth and reminds me of chocolate.

"Iz?" Jane asks. I snap out of it.

"Yeah?" I ask. She smirks slightly.

"Alec wants to know your name." She says.

"Sorry Janie. I'm Isabella. Izzy for short." I say and hold out a hand.